We have a fun week planned as we kick off our staff-student events along with our Fall Club Day. HOCO skit practices are also in full swing and we just love seeing the classes create memories with one another. 💙💙💙
PEEK AT THE WEEK:
Monday @ Lunch: Staff vs. Student Spelling Bee in the big gym
Wednesday @ Academy: Equity Club Leadership Team workshop in room 314
Friday @ Academy: Fall Club Day in the front quad.
Friday @ Lunch: ACA Buddies in room 314
2026-2027 Clubs
We are excited about our new & returning clubs this school year! Clubs are a great way for students to get involved, pursue a passion and spend a lunchtime with peers. Club Day is the BEST WAY for students to express interest so please encourage them to spend part of their academy browsing our clubs at Club Day. Check out the 2026-2027 clubs!
Homecoming: All roads lead to Acalanes
September 20-26
We are in the midst of preparing for HOCO 2026 and encourage your students to get involved! Hallway decorating work parties are happening every weekend (see above), students can still opt into class skits & HOCO Night Out tickets go on sale this week via Go Fan! For a complete overview of HOCO 2026, check out this document.
Frosh sign-up link
Sophomore sign–up link
Junior skit interest form
Junior groupme for hallways
Senior skit interest form
In order to make HOCO Night Out safe for all, we are looking for volunteers! Please consider signing up to chaperone. Thank you so much!!!!
Class shirt & Spiritwear delivery
If your student ordered a class shirt, we plan to hand them out at lunch on Wednesday, Sep 9. Spiritwear should arrive the week of Sep 14 and we will send an email with pick-up instructions.
It’s NOT too late to purchase your ASB Sticker
Please consider supporting student activities at Acalanes by purchasing an ASB sticker. They can be purchased on the webstore. Thank you in advance for your support of student programming. If your student didn’t get their WHITE ASB Shirt, please send them to room 314.
ASB stickers cost $115 and support all student activities at Acalanes, support athletics ($30 of every card sale goes directly to athletics), and help to pay for AHS’ finance tech’s salary. It also provides students discounts/free entry to the following:
-Home athletic events (Except playoffs). This year we have 5 home football games (totaling $30 without ASB).
-Free or discounted tickets to dances (For Homecoming, you will save at least $25 with ASB)
-Free Acalanes t-shirt at Dons Day (worth $15)
-Discounts at 12 local businesses when you show your ASB sticker on your ID card. 2026-2027 Businesses are:
Millie’s American Kitchen – Free coffee with a minimum purchase of $35
Johnny’s Donuts – One regular donut w/ the purchase of a dozen regular donuts or 1 donut hole w/ purchase of 1 donut
Pizza Antica – 15% off an order
Sideboard – Free non-alcoholic beverage w/ purchase of an entree
Tutu’s – One complimentary non alcoholic beverage with the purchase of one entree. (Dine in only, not valid on to-go orders or purchases in the market)
Local Kitchens – Class Fundraisers
Vitality Bowls – $1 off
Pinkies Nail Salon – 10% off
Fabletics – 20% off @ Broadway Plaza location
360 Burrito – 10% off
Oasis Cafe – 10% off
Diablo Foods – 20% off a lunch with sandwich purchase
SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, Sep 11: COMMUNITY BLUE OUT-Girls Waterpolo (lunch), Girls Volleyball (6:00pm), Friday Night Lights (7:00pm)
Sep 20-26: Homecoming 2026
Sunday, Sep 20: Hallway Decorating
Friday, Sep 25: Homecoming rally + Friday Night Lights
Saturday, Sep 26: HOCO Night Out
Saturday, May 15: Junior & Senior Prom
If you ever have any questions about student activities, you are always welcome to reach out to Katherine Walton, activities director. We are happy to help!
Go Dons! 💙
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